CWE-704 - Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast

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CWE-704

Abstraction:
Class

Structure:
Simple

Status:
Incomplete

Weakness Name: Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast

Description: The product does not correctly convert an object, resource, or structure from one type to a different type.

Common Consequences: Scope: Other
Impact: Other

Related Weaknesses: CWE-664Improper Control of a Resource Through its Lifetime

Release Date:
2008-09-09

Latest Modification Date:
2024-02-29

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CWE-704 - Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast

The product does not correctly convert an object, resource, or structure from one type to a different type.